regressive

re·gres·sive  (r-grsv)

adj.

1. Tending to return or revert.

2. Characterized by regression or a tendency to regress.

3. Decreasing proportionately as the amount taxed increases: a regressive tax.

4. Of or relating to geological regression.

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re·gressive·ly adv.

re·gressive·ness n.

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regressive [rɪˈgrɛsɪv]

adj

1. regressing or tending to regress

2. (Economics) (of a tax or tax system) levied or graduated so that the rate decreases as the amount taxed increases Compare progressive [5]

3. (Psychology) (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) (Astronomy) (Philosophy / Logic) of, relating to, or characteristic of regression

regressively  adv

regressiveness  n

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	regressive - (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases revenue enhancement, tax, taxation - charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government progressive - (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases
	2.	regressive - opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state backward - directed or facing toward the back or rear; "a backward view" progressive - favoring or promoting progress; "progressive schools"

Translations

regressive [rɪˈgresɪv] ADJ → regresivo

regressive

adj → regressiv; trend → rückläufig; behaviour, decision → rückschrittlich

regressive [rɪˈgrɛsɪv] adj (frm) → regressivo/a
a regressive step (fig) → un passo indietro
regressive tax (Econ) → imposta regressiva